Jönköping County Museum, County museum in Jönköping, Sweden.
Description
Jönköping County Museum displays regional artworks, archaeological finds, and church artifacts across several galleries and exhibition spaces. The collection contains documents, photographs, and objects that record the development of Jönköping County through different periods.
History
The museum was founded in 1955 and has since gathered extensive collections of documents, photographs, and objects from the region's past. These materials trace how Jönköping County changed and developed over time.
Culture
The collections feature works by Swedish artists John Bauer and Ester Ellqvist, whose paintings and illustrations capture regional folklore and local traditions. You can observe how these artists interpreted stories rooted in the area's cultural identity.
Practical
The museum is located at Dag Hammarskjölds Plats 2 and offers free admission to all visitors. There is an open workshop area where children can try creative activities hands-on.
Did you know?
The Kampen i Tiden exhibition features an interactive game that introduces visitors to 37 historical figures from the region's past. This playful approach makes exploring local history both entertaining and memorable.
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